The Band of Followers: January 2008

CLOSING OF THE SCHOOL OF MISSIONS

27TH JANUARY 2008

The epic journey undertaken by the fellowship of 8 participants over four and a half months drew to a wondrous close on the 27th of January 2008.

Sunday was a day of great joy and celebration mingled with tears of sadness at the imminent departure of fellow participants who have shared life and faith so intensively together and have become close friends.

The closing mass was very moving especially when 3 of the participants shared how much their lives have changed during the school as they encountered God's transforming powerful love in the depths of their hearts.

The agape meal in the evening was filled with an atmosphere of a family celebrating its sons and daughters, its brothers and sisters who have grown in the Lord and truly blossomed in every way.

Yes, one word that could describe this 4-month journey is GROWTH! Bringing to fruition the promises of the Lord for this School as reflected in the theme "Remain in me as I in you". Cradled in the Hands of the Almighty, each participant, like a seed planted in rich soil, has germinated, grown their roots deeper, exhibiting shoots of new growth, bearing fruit in plenty.

WOW! These living miracles have been truly amazing to witness and live with! And deeply challenging and inspiring to all of us, to keep running the race and fighting the good fight of faith!

All glory and praise to our faithful God for ever and ever! Amen.

Here are some shots from the Closing Mass.

Theresa sharing her story of transformation during the Closing Mass.